Kingsmead

Durban, South Africa

Also or formerly known as Sahara Stadium; Kingsmead
Capacity 25000
End names Umgeni End, Old Fort End
Home teams KwaZulu-Natal, Natal
Current local time 14:47, Mon Dec 10, 2018 (UTC +0200)

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Records and statistics

First Test	South Africa v England - Jan 18-22, 1923	Scorecard
Last Test	South Africa v Australia - Mar 1-5, 2018	Scorecard
Test records \| Results \| High totals \| High scores \| Most runs \| Best bowling \| Most wickets \| Partnerships \| Statsguru
First ODI	South Africa v India - Dec 17, 1992	Scorecard
Last ODI	South Africa v India - Feb 1, 2018	Scorecard
ODI records \| Results \| High totals \| High scores \| Most runs \| Best bowling \| Most wickets \| Partnerships \| Statsguru
First T20I	Kenya v New Zealand - Sep 12, 2007	Scorecard
Last T20I	South Africa v Australia - Mar 4, 2016	Scorecard
T20I records \| Results \| High totals \| High scores \| Most runs \| Best bowling \| Most wickets \| Partnerships \| Statsguru
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Profile

Little more than a stone's throw from the ocean, Kingsmead is located in humid Durban, home to sandy beaches and surfing. The ground has played host to tests since January 1923 when England and South Africa played to out a draw. In 1939 England and South Africa played a timeless Test, which also ended in a draw when England had to catch the boat home.

Highlights in the history of Kingsmead include South Africa's innings and 129-run demolition of Australia, in February 1970, when Graeme Pollock and Barry Richards, thrashed the Australian bowling to all parts of the ground as they scored 274 and 140 respectively.

The ground certainly has had its highs and lows. South Africa amassed 658 for 9 against West Indies in 2003, but India were skittled for just 66 in 1996. In 2003 Kingsmead staged the World Cup semi-final between India and Kenya.

Kingsmead's easterly location - but within the same timezone as the rest of South Africa - means it is prone to bad light and the humid climate can result in powerful thunderstorms. The ground still incorporates traditional grass banks, as well as towering modern stands. Being in the centre of Durban makes it easily accessible by public transport, or on foot, but parking is limited.

Andrew McGlashan (May 2005)

Fixtures

2019
Fri Jan 4 - Mon Jan 7 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	4-Day Franchise Series Dolphins v Lions
Tue Jan 22 (50 ovs) 13:00 local \| 11:00 GMT 06:00 EST \| 05:00 CST \| 03:00 PST	2nd ODI - South Africa v Pakistan
Wed Feb 13 - Sun Feb 17 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	1st Test - South Africa v Sri Lanka
Tue Feb 26 (50 ovs) 13:30 local \| 11:30 GMT 06:30 EST \| 05:30 CST \| 03:30 PST	Momentum One Day Cup Dolphins v Warriors
Sat Mar 2 (50 ovs) 13:30 local \| 11:30 GMT 06:30 EST \| 05:30 CST \| 03:30 PST	Momentum One Day Cup Dolphins v Knights
Sun Mar 10 (50 ovs) 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT \| 03:00 CDT \| 00:00 PST	3rd ODI - South Africa v Sri Lanka
Fri Mar 15 (50 ovs) 13:30 local \| 11:30 GMT 07:30 EDT \| 06:30 CDT \| 04:30 PDT	Momentum One Day Cup Dolphins v Titans
Sat Apr 6 (20 ovs) 18:00 local \| 16:00 GMT 12:00 EDT \| 11:00 CDT \| 09:00 PDT	CSA T20 Challenge Dolphins v Knights
Wed Apr 10 (20 ovs) 18:00 local \| 16:00 GMT 12:00 EDT \| 11:00 CDT \| 09:00 PDT	CSA T20 Challenge Dolphins v Lions
Thu Apr 18 (20 ovs) 18:00 local \| 16:00 GMT 12:00 EDT \| 11:00 CDT \| 09:00 PDT	CSA T20 Challenge Dolphins v Warriors
Sun Apr 28 (20 ovs) 14:30 local \| 12:30 GMT 08:30 EDT \| 07:30 CDT \| 05:30 PDT	CSA T20 Challenge Dolphins v Cape Cobras
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